Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 11:22 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 4:56 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Apr 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:241.910:492.64:38-0.14:14-0.26:527:28Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:091.911:362.65:21-0.14:52-0.26:517:28Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:541.96:05-0.15:35-0.26:507:29Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:242.612:431.86:550.06:24-0.26:487:30Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:172.51:371.87:530.17:24-0.16:477:31Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:142.52:381.88:580.18:410.06:467:32Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:142.43:411.99:590.110:010.06:447:32Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:132.34:432.010:570.011:140.06:437:33Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:132.25:442.211:540.06:427:34Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:112.26:422.412:23-0.112:48-0.16:407:35Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:062.27:352.51:25-0.21:38-0.26:397:36Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:572.18:242.62:19-0.22:24-0.26:387:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:452.19:112.73:10-0.23:09-0.26:367:37New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:322.19:592.73:59-0.23:53-0.26:357:38New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:192.010:452.64:47-0.24:36-0.26:347:39Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:051.911:312.65:33-0.15:19-0.16:327:40Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:501.96:180.06:000.06:317:40Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:162.412:351.87:040.16:430.16:307:41Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:022.31:221.77:540.27:330.26:297:42First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:512.22:141.78:470.38:350.36:277:43First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:422.13:071.79:380.49:380.46:267:44First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:342.04:011.810:250.410:370.46:257:45First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:261.94:541.911:110.411:350.46:247:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:181.95:462.011:560.36:237:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:091.96:362.212:310.312:370.26:227:47Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:571.97:222.41:220.21:140.26:207:48Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:431.98:072.52:080.11:490.16:197:49Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:271.98:522.72:520.02:240.06:187:49Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:121.99:382.83:360.03:03-0.16:177:50Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:591.910:272.84:21-0.13:46-0.26:167:51Full Moon30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About Oriental, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Oriental, NC today?

Slack tide in Oriental, NC is approximately 8:09 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Oriental, NC?

Oriental, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Oriental, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Oriental, NC?

Tide predictions for Oriental, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Oriental, NC?

Tide data for Oriental, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656084. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656084.

What is the moon phase in Oriental, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Oriental, NC is Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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